Columbus police: 20 DUI arrests in five-day period ending on New Year's Day

COLUMBUs, Ga. (WRBL) — On New Year's Eve, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) made six DUI (driving under the influence) arrests and recovered drugs and firearms. The arrests came as part of five-day detail supported by CPD's traffic unit and special operations unit. They were some of 20 total DUI arrests made by CPD during [...]

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June Mar Fajardo thankful if admiration from Magic Johnson’s son is genuine

San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo said he would be grateful if there were genuinely relatives of NBA players who admired him, but stressed that he does not appreciate being linked to fabricated social media content.

Fajardo made the remarks amid the circulation of fake social media posts that falsely associated him with EJ Johnson, the son of NBA legend Magic Johnson.

The posts, which used edited images and misleading captions, went viral on various platforms.

“Thankful ako pero iba ’yung gawa-gawa eh,” Fajardo said in an interview with Fastbreak’s Jesus Valdez.

The nine-time PBA Most Valuable Player previously said that he has no involvement in the viral posts and emphasized that the situation stemmed from false information created online.

He added that while he welcomes respect and support from fans, he does not condone made-up narratives using his name and image.

The situation reflects ongoing challenges faced by prominent sports figures as misleading online material continues to circulate widely across social media platforms. (AC)

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1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting at Target following parking spot dispute

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — There was a heavy police presence near the Target at Abercorn Street. WSAV had a crew on the scene who reported seeing crime scene tape at the Target parking lot on Abercorn Street and Savannah Police vehicles. District 6 Alderman Kurtis Purtee later said on a social media post that an [...]

Columbus Police searching for missing teenager last seen Sunday afternoon

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is searching for a teenager who was last seen early Sunday afternoon. According to CPD's Special Victims Unit, 14-year-old Lapri English-Pugh was last seen near the 3000 block on Grenada Drive on Jan. 4 around 2:30 p.m. English-Pugh is described as a black, male, standing at 5-feet-4-inches [...]

Man found dead in West Point Lake 9 days after being reported missing

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — A man who was reported missing on Christmas Day was found dead in West Point Lake nine days later, Troup County officials say. On Dec. 25, 2025, Fernando Ortiz was reported missing to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, Ortiz was last seen on Liberty Hill Road earlier [...]

Venezuela's Maduro set for first court appearance after US capture

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was en route to a New York courthouse early Monday for his first court appearance in the U.S. after being captured.